Getting the best bling for your buck — engagement ring shopping
Decoding the four Cs
CUT
CLARITY
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COLOR
CARAT WEIGHT
To choose a diamond that will fit a
particular setting, look for the
diamond-size specifications of the ring
in the product catalog or ask the
customer service associate what size
diamond to look for.
The smaller the woman's finger, the larger
the diamond will appear. A T/s-carat
diamond solitaire looks much larger on a
size 4 finger than a size 8.
Source: miw.diamonds-ny.com
Source: www.jeweirycentral.com
FL Flawless.
IF Internally Flawless. No internal inclusions, minor surface blemishes.
VVSl -VVS2 Very, Very Small Inclusions. Very difficult to detect under lOx magnification.
VSI - VS2 Very Small Inclusions. Can be seen under lOx magnification and, in some
cases, by the naked eye.
Sll - SI2 Small Inclusions. Can be seen under lOx and may be visible to the naked eye.
11-12-13 Imperfect. In most cases inclusions are visible to the naked eye.
COLORLESS
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FAW YELLOW
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